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Why does the stop/start not work on our car?

This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference...

What should I replace on my four year old car to keep it reliable?

I have recently bought a 2020 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel in good condition with 79000 miles on the clock. It has been regularly serviced. What do I need to...

What's the best first car for a 17 year old?

Would a manual 1.0 VW Polo be a good choice for a new driver and if so which spec would you recommend re insurance? Would want a good approx 4 year old...

How often does a pollen filter need changing?

I own a Citroen C3 Picasso. How often should the pollen filter be changed?

Our car was damaged at Meet & Greet airport parking - where do we stand?

I recently parked at Meet & Greet at East Midlands Airport. When we collected our car at around 2am in the dark with our disabled daughter, we just left....

What's a decent SUV for under £20k?

I am looking to buy a sub £20k SUV. Would like to carry 7 but not essential. Like the look of the Peugeot 5008 but worried about reliability. A Skoda Kodiaq...

What do you suggest as a Land Rover Discovery replacement?

I currently drive a 67 plate Land Rover Discovery 5 with 60,000 plus miles on the clock. I am thinking it is probably time to change before something major...

What affordable replacement tyres do you recommend?

My 2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDI HEV has only done 20,000 miles, but the front tyres will need replacement soon. The supplied tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (225/45...

How do I know when do the restrictions on smart motorways end?

I regularly drive on a 20 mile stretch of smart motorway, often late at night. When do "restrictions" end? For example, if two left lanes show red X and...

What's a good automatic car for someone who has just passed their test?

My son and his girlfriend have both just passed their tests for automatic only. What would be a good first car that they could drive budget about £3k?

We have been waiting four months for our new car to be repaired - what can we do?

My dad (who has limited English, which is why I always go along anywhere where paper work/documents need to be overseen) bought a car knowing there was...

Can I listen to CDs in my car without a CD player?

Is it possible to listen to CDs in a car without a built in Cd player?

Were the diesel claims all just a big scam?

Whatever happened to the diesel claims which we were all asked to put in? Pogust Goodhead does send the occasional email but this has been going on for...

I only do 5000 miles a year - do I need a warranty on my used car?

I have just bought a 2013 Peugeot 107 with 71,000 miles. It drives well and I was offered a warranty but declined. I’m a 66 year old autistic female and...

Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked?

My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter...